The awards ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Moonee Valley race meeting on Friday night, 26 February and features five category awards, along with the overall title of Victorian Thoroughbred Employee of the Year.
The awards, which cover service throughout 2009, recognise the achievements and outstanding contribution of stable employees to the thoroughbred racing industry.
The finalists for each category are;
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Yoshi Shima, Foreperson – Steve Richards Racing, Flemington
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Michelle Webb, Foreperson – Jamie Edwards Racing, Grovedale (Geelong)
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Kate Ramsay, Foreperson – Johnston Houlahan Bloodstock, Balnarring
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Molly Watts, Strapper – Rod Symons, Bendigo
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Robyn Smith, Stablehand – Ajita Lodge (Danny Laws), Kilmore
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Yvonne Harvey, Stablehand – Doug Harrison Racing, Cranbourne
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Kylie Schulz – Aquanita Racing (Heath Conners), Caulfield
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Loretta Beckman – Lord Lodge (Colin Little), Caulfield
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Phillip Michaelides– Moody Racing (Peter Moody), Caulfield
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Tim Jones, Stallion Manager – Swettenham Stud, Nagambie
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Jessica Birnie, Stud Hand – Eliza Park Stud, Kerrie
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Larney Wilkinson, Stud/Broodmare Manager – Blue Gum Farm, Euroa
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Christopher ‘Kit’ Willick, Stud Manager – Chatswood Stud, Seymour
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Karen Ussher, Stablehand/Strapper – Aquanita Racing (Robert Smerdon), Caulfield
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Mal Astbury, Strapper/Truck Driver – Purcell Racing, Devon Meadows
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Akin Yargi, Stablehand – Darley (Paul Snowden), Flemington
Victorian Thoroughbred Employee of the Year
To be chosen from the five winners of each category
The winner of each category will receive a framed certificate and a cheque for $500, while the overall winner will receive $1,000.
The Victorian Thoroughbred Employee of the Year is proudly sponsored by
